Graft-vs-host disease after small bowel transplantation in children
AM Andres, ML Santamaría, E Ramos, J Sarriá… - Journal of pediatric …, 2010 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: Graft-vs-host disease (GVHD) is a rare complication of transplantation of organs
rich in immunocompetent cells. The goal of this study was to report the features of GVHD
after small bowel transplantation (SBTx) in children. METHODS: The study involved a
retrospective review of patients undergoing SBTx between 1999 and 2009 who had GVHD.
RESULTS: Of 46 children receiving 52 intestinal grafts (2 liver-intestine and 3 multivisceral),
5 (10%) developed GVHD. Median age at transplant was 42 (19-204) months. Baseline …
rich in immunocompetent cells. The goal of this study was to report the features of GVHD
after small bowel transplantation (SBTx) in children. METHODS: The study involved a
retrospective review of patients undergoing SBTx between 1999 and 2009 who had GVHD.
RESULTS: Of 46 children receiving 52 intestinal grafts (2 liver-intestine and 3 multivisceral),
5 (10%) developed GVHD. Median age at transplant was 42 (19-204) months. Baseline …